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=User contributions=
 
=User contributions=
  
==USB drivers==
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==Drivers voor USB connectivity==
 
* Drivers for Mac and PC which add USB connectivity are [http://www.fractalaudio.com/p-axe-edit-software.php available for download here.]
 
* Drivers for Mac and PC which add USB connectivity are [http://www.fractalaudio.com/p-axe-edit-software.php available for download here.]
 
* The USB driver's control panel should not be used for configuration. Ignore error messages when clicking on the controls. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38336-trouble-usb-audio.html#post524487 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38336-trouble-usb-audio.html#post524487 Source2] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38107-axe-fx-ii-firmware-version-1-02-a-3.html#post521432 Source3]
 
* The USB driver's control panel should not be used for configuration. Ignore error messages when clicking on the controls. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38336-trouble-usb-audio.html#post524487 Source1] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38336-trouble-usb-audio.html#post524487 Source2] [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38107-axe-fx-ii-firmware-version-1-02-a-3.html#post521432 Source3]
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When monitoring the audio signal via the computer's output, latency depends on computer. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38038-usb-noise.html#post520349 Source]
 
When monitoring the audio signal via the computer's output, latency depends on computer. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38038-usb-noise.html#post520349 Source]
  
==USB noise==
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==Solving USB noise==
 
High-pitched noise may be caused by a ground loop.
 
High-pitched noise may be caused by a ground loop.
  
 
Cliff: "The USB spec calls for grounding the cable at both ends (mistake). This can create a ground loop. Make sure everything is plugged into the same outlet strip." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38038-usb-noise.html#post520349 Source]
 
Cliff: "The USB spec calls for grounding the cable at both ends (mistake). This can create a ground loop. Make sure everything is plugged into the same outlet strip." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/38038-usb-noise.html#post520349 Source]
 
==Dry tracks==
 
If you're recording with the use of an application which uses the system selected input (all 4 channels), you will end up with a recording that also contains the dry tracks. The Axe-Fx II currently doesn't let you mute the dry tracks. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/wish-list/38058-axe-fx-ii-mute-dry-guitar-track.html Source]
 
  
 
==USB storage media==
 
==USB storage media==

Revision as of 09:29, 7 November 2011

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Diagram: USB features

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User contributions

Drivers voor USB connectivity

  • Drivers for Mac and PC which add USB connectivity are available for download here.
  • The USB driver's control panel should not be used for configuration. Ignore error messages when clicking on the controls. Source1 Source2 Source3
  • The names on the computer of the Axe-Fx channels are assigned by the computer, not by the Axe-Fx. Source

No MIDI interface or audio interface required

  • When using the USB interface, there's no need for an additional audio interface. An audio interface is still required when connecting the analog Axe-Fx II outputs to a computer instead of using USB.
  • A MIDI interface is also not required to connect the Axe-Fx II to a computer. USB suffices (MIDI-over-USB). The Axe-Fx II itself is an USB-to-MIDI adapter. MIDI interfaces can still be used though, and editing with the help of a MIDI interface is also still possible.

Using the Axe-Fx II to update the MFC-101 firmware

The Axe-Fx II can be used as a USB-to-MIDI interface to update the firmware on the MFC-101. Read this

USB connection increases CPU utilization

Creating an USB connection increases CPU utilization. If a preset uses much CPU cycles, you may run into CPU overload problems when connecting the Axe-Fx II to a computer through USB. Source

Latency

When monitoring audio via the Axe-Fx II, latency is none. When monitoring the audio signal via the computer's output, latency depends on computer. Source

Solving USB noise

High-pitched noise may be caused by a ground loop.

Cliff: "The USB spec calls for grounding the cable at both ends (mistake). This can create a ground loop. Make sure everything is plugged into the same outlet strip." Source

USB storage media

The Axe-Fx II cannot connect to a USB stick. Source